Traditional Chinese Medicine

Is Acupuncture Safe Post-Covid? 4 Things Your Acupuncturist Wants You to Know Before You Book Your Appointment

To say that 2020 was a stressful year is putting it mildly. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, many people put checkups and other medical procedures on hold, including acupuncture treatments. If you are more than ready to get back to your treatments, here are four things I want you to know about my safety procedures in this new normal. And if this does not answer all your questions, please feel free to ask. It is important to me that you feel safe and secure as you return for your first appointment. continue reading »

Acupuncture for Healthy Weight Loss

According to the Centers for Disease Control latest statistics, the national prevalence of obesity is 42.4% and obesity-related conditions such as heart disease, stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, and certain types of cancer are some of the leading causes of preventable and premature death in the United States.

In several studies over the last five years, researchers have shown patients who receive regular acupuncture treatments see faster weight loss results than those who do not. In each case, the acupuncture treatments were combined with dietary and lifestyle changes also aimed at weight loss, illustrating that acupuncture is an effective supplement to weight loss programs. continue reading »

Acupuncture for Mother’s Day

What better way to celebrate and support the mothers in your life this year than with an acupuncture appointment?

As a Mother’s Day gift, acupuncture is a relaxing and revitalizing hour all to herself.

As a regular part of her health routine, acupuncture can keep the special Mom in your life healthy and offer a holistic treatment option for a variety of women’s health issues.

Here are four ways that acupuncture can support women’s health and would make a great gift for any Mom or Mom-to-be you want to celebrate this May.

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Regrowth: Spring and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Three thousand years ago, when Chinese medicine was first being practiced, there was no light or electricity. No way to mask the darkness of winter. No way, either, to ignore the longer, warmer days of springtime. Because it is such an ancient practice, a lot of the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine comes from a time when people spent much more time outside, paying attention to the natural world around them. continue reading »

Acupuncture for Diabetes

More than 34 million Americans have diabetes, and approximately 90 percent of them have type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Type 2 diabetes, while its exact cause is unknown, develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. Because of this, treatment often involves taking “insulin sensitizers” or medication that helps the body increase its sensitivity and therefore ability to process insulin, keeping the blood sugar from getting too low. Unfortunately, this medication often causes side effects, including weight gain and anemia. continue reading »